Compare 1/16 and 8/30
1/16 is smaller than 8/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/240 < 64/240 or 1/16 < 8/30
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